It is important to the pair to keep the magic of Trailside, while adding improvements as well. “You will be treated to the same intimate, Trailside experience you’ve always known,” says Pat. “The Trailside will always be a listening room with your enjoyment of live music being our number one priority.” In addition to the music, you will also have the opportunity to order food and drinks from the Salvador Dali Cafe located in the Arts Hotel. When you purchase your ticket, you are automatically booked for a table and dinner reservation. Even with room for more audience members, shows have been selling out and more are being added all the time. “The public is proving that they are hungry for the arts and tickets are selling fast,” says Meghann. “In response, we have been booking triple the number of shows originally planned.” Many artists are playing multiple shows, and there is music on almost every night. Trailside is happy to host several artists this holiday season. Lennie Gallant is playing four shows the first week of December, followed by Ledwell and Haines the following week. You can see the lineup (and purchase tickets) on their website. Tickets are also available at Back Alley Music, the other well-known record store for music lovers on the Island. Back Alley is also owned by the Deighans. The two businesses really work hand-in-hand. “Back Alley and the Trailside have quickly become intertwined in a very good way,” says Pat. “The shop has become a major part of the Trailside’s business, as it now houses the box office.” The Deighans’ love for music shines in both of these businesses. They are able to support and promote up and coming, as well as established, artists. “A local, mom and pop record store working hand in hand with a grassroots music venue has been a dream come true,” says Pat.
(photo Story Thorburn)
(photo Story Thorburn)
Back Alley Music 257 Queen Street, Charlottetown www.backalleymusicpei.com ▲ (L-R) Ryan Kirkpatrick, Meghan Burke
▲ (L-R) Pat and Meghann Deighan (photo Story Thorburn)
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